Side air bag module

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the side air bag module. (See SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the side air bag module as shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Connecting SST (Adapter Harness) To Side Air Bag Module
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Tie the side air bag module to the tire with the module facing the center of the tire. Wrap the wire through the tire and around the bracket at least four times .
WARNING:
- If the air bag module is not properly installed to the tire, serious injury may occur when the module is deployed. When installing the air bag module to the tire, make sure the module is facing the center of the tire.
  
  Fig 2: Tying Side Air Bag Module To Tire
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Stack the tire with the side air bag module on top of two tires. Stack a tire on top of three tires. Stack another tire that has a wheel on top of the four tires.

Fig 3: Stacking Tires Around Side Air Bag Module
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Tie all tires together with wire.

Fig 4: Tying All Tires Together With Wire
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Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).

Fig 5: Connecting SST (Adapter Harness) To SST (Deployment Tool)
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Connect the red clip of the SST (Deployment tool) to the positive battery terminal and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.
Verify that the red light on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.
Make sure all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} from the vehicle.
Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to deploy the side air bag module.

Fig 6: Locating Activation Switch On SST
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